On today's episode, Fede Pacheco and Adam Burke are joined by Andreas Bergman, Global Lead for Hosting Partners at Crayon. They discuss Crayon’s role in empowering managed service providers (MSPs), its leadership in software asset management, and its approach to enabling hybrid cloud solutions. Andreas shares insights on how Crayon helps MSPs navigate technological changes, particularly in the SMB space, and highlights the growing adoption of hybrid cloud strategies worldwide. He also touches on the importance of cloud maturity, offering valuable guidance to partners and customers on their hybrid cloud journeys.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How Crayon helps Microsoft partners grow and scale in the hybrid cloud space.
• The shift in cloud adoption and hybrid strategies across the globe.
• Why AI tools like Microsoft Copilot are becoming integral for both personal and professional tasks.

Some questions we ask:

• How important are MSPs in serving local businesses?
• How has the shift to the cloud changed MSPs and their business models?
• What trends are you seeing for small and medium businesses (SMBs) now compared to last year?

Resources:

• Connect with the Datacenter Optimization team
• Join the Hybrid Cloud Partners LinkedIn Community
• Forrester Study: The Future of Operations: Advancing AI-Driven Innovation and Cloud Agility for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
• Join the live Webinar with Forrester about this study
• Connect with Crayon

Related Microsoft Podcasts:

• No Slides Attached Podcast
• The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast
• The BlueHat Podcast

Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts

Download the Transcript

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.